Ingredients and Weight:
- Cake flour: 2 1/2 cups (300g)
- Sugar: 2 cups (400g)
- Baking powder: 4 teaspoons (20g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Eggs: 4 large
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vegetable oil: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
- Coconut extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Shredded coconut: 1 cup (100g)
Preparation Time:
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and coconut extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined. Stir in the shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (Per Slice):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
- Sodium: 280mg
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 40g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy texture
- Rich coconut flavor
- Eye-catching layered presentation
User Comments:
- "This cake was divine! The coconut flavor was so pronounced and the layers were perfectly moist."
- "I made this for my family for Easter and they loved it. It was a real crowd-pleaser."
- "The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. I highly recommend it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk or coconut milk instead of regular milk.
- If you don't have coconut extract, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of rum extract.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
